Bitumen CAP 80/100 in Brazil
Bitumen CAP 80/100 in Brazil Description
Bitumen CAP 80/100 in Brazil is a penetration-grade asphalt binder produced through the atmospheric and vacuum distillation of crude oil. The number range refers to the penetration test result. between 80 and 100 tenths of a millimeter, measured when a standard needle is pressed into the bitumen sample under fixed load, time, and temperature conditions, typically at 25°C. This places Bitumen 80/100 among the softer penetration grades on the market, distinct from harder grades like CAP 60/70 or CAP 50/70.
Application of Bitumen CAP 80/100
Bitumen 80/100 in Brazil is valued in Brazil primarily for its flexibility. Its lower penetration hardness makes it more workable at lower temperatures compared to stiffer grades, which is a practical advantage in southern Brazilian states where seasonal temperature swings are more pronounced than in the tropical north. It’s also commonly selected for surface dressing, chip seal work, and light-to-medium traffic roads where a softer, more elastic binder reduces the risk of thermal cracking.
Specification of Bitumen CAP 80/100
| Bitumen 80/100 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity @ 25°c | ASTM D70 | Kg/cm3 | 1.01/1.06 |
| Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 80/100 |
| Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 42/50 |
| Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | cm | 100 min |
| Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | wt % | 0.2 max |
| Drop in penetration after heating % | ASTM D5-D6 | % | 20 max |
| Flash point °c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
| Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | wt % | 99.5 min |
| Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | — | Negative |
Packing of Bitumen 80/100 in Barazil
- Steel Drum
- 180 KG: Loading 110 Drum in 20ft Container : 19.80 Ton Net
- 150 KG: Loading 110 Drum in 20ft Container : 16.50 Ton Net
- 1MT Jumbo Bag
- with Pallet : Loading 20Ton in 20ft Container : 20Ton Net
- without pallet: Loading 20Ton in 40ft Container : 20Ton Net